Hawks propose Kuminga for Lakers' Vanderbilt in sign-and-trade deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 10:53 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
The Atlanta Hawks are willing to execute a sign-and-trade involving Jonathan Kuminga and declining Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt. This potential trade would allow Kuminga, an unrestricted free agent, to secure a higher salary than the Lakers could offer. The deal framework suggested includes Vanderbilt, who has two years left on his contract, along with a 2032 first-round pick swap. The Lakers have been assessing options to acquire Kuminga to bolster their roster.
- •Atlanta seeks to trade Kuminga to Los Angeles.
- •Vanderbilt has a contract worth $25.7 million over two years.
- •Lakers would swap a 2032 first-round pick in the deal.
- •Kuminga's potential offers a higher offensive threat for the Lakers.
- •Vanderbilt's performance has been inconsistent since joining the Lakers.
- 3:21 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers reportedly in active discussions with Hawks for Jonathan Kuminga sign-and-trade
- 2:22 AMYahoo Sports — What Hawks want from Lakers in sign-and-trade for Jonathan Kuminga
- 11:39 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Proposed Hawks Sign-and-Trade Offer Would Send RFA Kuminga to Lakers
- 10:53 PMYahoo Sports — Hawks willing to swap Jonathan Kuminga for declining $48 million Lakers forward via sign-and-trade
"The Atlanta Hawks declined their $24.3 million team option on restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga for the upcoming season. The […]
"The Hawks are reportedly willing to send Jonathan Kuminga to the Lakers in a sign-and-trade, but what do they want from L.A.?
"The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly cooking up a deal with the Atlanta Hawks.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 3:21 PMLakers reportedly in active discussions with Hawks for Jonathan Kuminga sign-and-trade
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly cooking up a deal with the Atlanta Hawks.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 2:22 AMWhat Hawks want from Lakers in sign-and-trade for Jonathan Kuminga
The Hawks are reportedly willing to send Jonathan Kuminga to the Lakers in a sign-and-trade, but what do they want from L.A.?
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 11:39 PMReport: Proposed Hawks Sign-and-Trade Offer Would Send RFA Kuminga to Lakers
The Atlanta Hawks declined their $24.3 million team option on restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga for the upcoming season. The […]
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 10:53 PMHawks willing to swap Jonathan Kuminga for declining $48 million Lakers forward via sign-and-trade
The Los Angeles Lakers received a major sign-and-trade update on Wednesday.
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